Nancy Edwards Cronin
BS in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology, and an MS in Engineering Science from Harvard University.
Ranked in IAM’s Strategy 300: The world’s leading IP Strategists and global leaders in IP in 2024, Nancy Edwards Cronin is President & Managing Director of ipCapital Group, an IP consulting firm based in Williston Vermont. She has 25 years of experience advising companies on how to unlock IP value, establishing strategic IP positions against competitors, and implementing intellectual asset management workflows. Nancy serves as an advisor to companies that seek to solve challenges of innovation and intellectual property (IP), grow their business opportunities and increase competitive advantage.
Using the ipCapital methodology and bespoke consulting services, Nancy has led engagements to address client issues in areas of IP intelligence, strategy, management, creation, and innovation. The many industries and technology areas served include energy and environmental technology, chemical manufacturing, construction and building materials, consumer products, electronics, food & beverages, home automation, health & wellness, medical devices, on-demand services, software, semiconductors, 3D printing, and wearable devices.
Prior to joining ipCapital Group, Nancy was a senior environmental engineer for Montgomery Watson (MW), an international engineering consulting firm. Her focus at MW included innovative and remedial technologies and knowledge management. Prior to her employment at Montgomery Watson, Nancy worked for several other international engineering consulting firms, including Radian Corporation, ERM, and Camp Dresser McKee.
Nancy is a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Environmental Engineering. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Caltech Alumni Association, and SWRI (Sustainable WasteResources International).
